x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade® x908 Expansion Module Installation Guide XEM-1XP XEM-2XP XEM-12S XEM-12T XEM-2XT XEM-STK
XEM_IG.fm Page 1 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade® x908 Expansion Module Installation Guide XEM-1XP XEM-2XP XEM-12S XEM-12T XEM-2XT XEM-STK Download the complete document set from www.alliedtelesis.
XEM_IG.fm Page 2 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade® x908 Expansion Module Installation Guide Document Number 613-000032 REV J © 2005-2010 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc. Allied Telesis, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications and other information in this document without prior written notice.
XEM_IG.fm Page 3 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide Contents About this Guide .............................................................................................................. 4 Compatible Switches and Operating Systems ........................................................... 4 Compatible Pluggable Optical Modules ....................................................................... 5 Package Contents ........................................................................
XEM_IG.fm Page 4 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules About this Guide Optional expansion modules (XEMs) enable economical combinations of port type, speed and density in a single switch. Front bays in the switch allow quick and easy installation.
XEM_IG.fm Page 5 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide Compatible Pluggable Optical Modules For the latest list of approved SFP and XFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information about which SFP or XFP transceiver modules are approved for use.
XEM_IG.fm Page 6 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules XEM-1XP 10 Gigabit XFP Port The XEM-1 XP single-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion module features: ■ one XFP port ■ LEDs showing port status ■ support for hot-swappable XFP transceiver modules XEM-1XP Front view XEM-1 XP L/A XFP L/A LINK ACT XFP ENABLED DISABLED FAULT The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-1 XP.
XEM_IG.fm Page 7 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide For the latest list of approved XFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information about which XFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-1XP. Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot swapping any XEM to resume normal operations.
XEM_IG.fm Page 8 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules XEM-2XP Dual 10 Gigabit XFP Ports The XEM-2 XP Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion module features: ■ two XFP ports ■ four LEDs (one set for each XFP port) showing port status ■ support for hot-swappable XFP transceiver modules Front view XEM-2 XP L/A XFP XFP L/A LINK ACT XFP ENABLED DISABLED XEM-2XP 2 1 L/A FAULT The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-2XP.
XEM_IG.fm Page 9 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide For the latest list of approved XFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information about which XFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-2XP. Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot swapping any XEM to resume normal operations.
XEM_IG.fm Page 10 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules XEM-12S 100/1000BASE-X SFP Ports The XEM-12 S 12-port 100/1000BASE-X expansion module features: ■ two rows of 6 SFP ports ■ LEDs showing port status ■ support for hot-swappable SFP transceiver modules ■ NEBS compliant XEM-12S Front view XEM-12 S The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-12 S. LED State Description SFP Green An SFP transceiver is installed and a link has been established.
XEM_IG.fm Page 11 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot swapping any XEM to resume normal operations. Also ensure the XEM fastening thumbscrews are fully tightened. If you are unsure about correct procedures, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
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XEM_IG.fm Page 13 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot swapping any XEM to resume normal operations. Also ensure the XEM fastening thumbscrews are fully tightened. If you are unsure about correct procedures, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
XEM_IG.fm Page 14 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules XEM-2XT Dual 10G BASE-T RJ-45 Ports The XEM-2 XT Dual 10 GBASE-T RJ-45 expansion module features: ■ two 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports ■ LEDs showing port status Front view XEM-2 XT 1 L/A 2 XEM-2XT L/A L/A 10G LINK ACT The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-2XT. LED State Description L/A (Link Activity) Green A 10 Gbps link has been established. Green flashing 10 Gbps activity is occurring.
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XEM_IG.fm Page 16 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules A choice of 0.5 m or 2.0 m stacking cables can be ordered separately. For the latest list of approved cables, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. The Select button resets the stack ID of this switch to 1, and causes the other members of the stack to be renumbered. Use this to put the stack into a predefined configuration for ease of installation.
XEM_IG.fm Page 17 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide Installation Procedure The installation procedure and XEMs supported by each switch depend on the operating system running on the switch. AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System Switches running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system support all XEMs.
XEM_IG.fm Page 18 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules ■ Gather necessary tools. You may need a Phillips #2 screwdriver to adjust the thumbscrews on the XEM.
XEM_IG.fm Page 19 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide 10. Restart the switch and verify the installation. If you have a terminal connected to the asyn0 port, any error message is displayed during startup self-tests. Confirm there is no error message about installation in the log file and that the switch has recognised the XEM.
XEM_IG.fm Page 20 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules 6. Verify the installation. If you have a terminal connected to the asyn0 port, any error message is displayed during installation.
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XEM_IG.fm Page 22 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules Contacting us With locations covering all of the established markets in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific, Allied Telesis provides localized sales and technical support worldwide. To find the representative nearest you, visit us on the Web at www.alliedtelesis.com.
